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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 147.33 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 147.33 and 61.82 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 147.33 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/147.33 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 147.33 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 9,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108.76/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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